If You Cannot Do Great Things, Do Small Things That Are GREAT
“I love my children.”
It is Saturday afternoon, and I am on a mission. After several attempts to connect with the owners of area laundromats th…
Rewriting the Rule Book on Child Literacy
Editor’s Note: This article was written by Betsey Russell, independent freelance writer and marketing consultant at Last Word, LLC, and origina…
The Hierarchy of Needs
For many students time outside of school during the summer can be far from a vacation. Without adequate resources, struggling families can find…
Dare to Aspire
Have you ever noticed that certain concepts or ideas seem to circle around you for a time, and then make themselves comfortable in a front row…
Team Horizon: Fostering Skills and Strategies
Editor’s Note: Dr. Lora Kosten is a Level II Instructor at USF Sarasota-Manatee and has a strong interest in research to improve academic achie…
An Excited Community Leader Makes a Phone Call
William Russell, president and CEO of the Sarasota Housing Authority, came back energized from joining the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Re…
Helping Out at La Miranda
Recently, Tess Dilan and I traveled to La Miranda Apartments. They provide daycare for some of the children that live in the complex. The kids…
Soar in 4: Wonders of Water
Editor’s Note: Luanne Howe, an early learning specialist with the Manatee County School District, is participating in the Suncoast Summer Book…
Soar in 4 at Ballard Elementary: Let There Be Light!
Editor’s Note: Luanne Howe, an early learning specialist with the Manatee County School District, is participating in the Suncoast Summer Book…
“Dive into Reading” with the Anna Maria Oyster Bar
Editor’s Note: John Horne, CEO of Bradenton’s Anna Maria Oyster Bar, created “Dive into Reading — with help from the community — to help loca…
One Family, One Neighborhood at a Time — Soar in 4
Editor’s Note: Luanne Howe, an early learning specialist with the Manatee County School District, is participating in the Suncoast Summer Book…
Team Hawk Soars
Editor’s Note: Jamie Hannon is the Assistant Principal of Fruitville Elementary School and a facilitator of Mind in the Making workshops — bas…
Team Umber — Community of Caring Characteristics
Editor’s Note: Mary Kelly is the Executive Director of the Association of Florida Teaching Artists (AFTA) — an association of fine arts, litera…
2,500 Bags and a Plan
130,000 Magnetic Letters 25,000 Jumbo Crayons 5,000 sets of Flashcards 2,500 Books 2,500 Drawing Pads 2,500 Erasable Alphabet Charts 2,500 Brig…
Mind in the Making — Shining Brilliantly with Team Gold
Editor’s Note: Mary Kelly is the Executive Director of the Association of Florida Teaching Artists (AFTA) — an association of fine arts, litera…
Team Quartz Sparkles with Creativity
Editor’s Note: Faith Lipton is the Born to Read Early Literacy Outreach Coordinator for Sarasota County Libraries. In May of 2016, the Suncoast…
It’s Reach Out and Read Month Across the Suncoast!
In recognition of the importance of school readiness, the Board of County Commissioners of Manatee County and Sarasota County have both declare…
The Public Library Creates Community Partnerships to Face Youth Literacy Statistics
Editor’s Note: Jodie Williams is the Literacy Coordinator for the Manatee County Library System and a participant in the Harwood Public Innovat…